Last updated June 28, 2026
There are currently 497 active grants for grassroots organizations in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for grassroots organizations support small, community-led nonprofits doing organizing, mutual aid, advocacy, and direct service close to the people they serve. Because many lack the staff and history that large federal grants require, grassroots groups often rely on community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and funders such as the Clif Family Foundation that prioritize small budgets and local leadership.
“What if…” Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation (The Gifford Foundation) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The 'What If...' Mini…
16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Innovation Pool Overview: The Innovation Pool provides grants to smaller organizations and emerging neighborhood-driven solutions within the 16 Tech Community…
2026 Mini Grants: The Northeast Region Organization: National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA) Overview: The Northeast Mini-Grant Program is designed to support grassroots organizations…
2026 Seed Grant Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest (SJF) Geographic Scope: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming Award Amount: $5,000 one-year grant Focus Areas: New or developing…
4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The 4Culture: Open 4Culture Grants provide funding up to $2,500 for…
A - DI - Grantmaking Initiative Program Type: Multi-year grantmaking strategy Focus: Support the sustainability and leadership of organizations led by women and girls of color in the southern region…
Abelard Foundation – East Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Abelard Foundation Inc Amount: Approximately US $12,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Abelard Foundation, established in 1958,…
Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Women Donors Network Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds, initiated by the Women Donors…
Accelerator Grant Award Amount: Approximately $25,000 per year for each of three consecutive years (total ~$75,000 over three years) - Note: Total amount depends on available funding each year - Year…
Overview Supporting grassroots organizations The Discovery Grants program provides grant awards to Alaska-based grassroots organizations in order to foster a more effective and sustainable…
ACT Grants Program (ID) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boise Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The ACT Grants Program by the City of Boise offers up to $2,500 for…
ADM Board County of Summit: Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ADM Board County of Summit Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Completed applications are due…
Overview AEO Better World Foundation The AEO Better World Foundation is a 501(c)3 private foundation established in 1999 to support the community in partnership with AEO Inc, our Brands, and our…
African Arts Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The African Arts Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The African Arts Trust is a charitable organization dedicated…
AJMMI: Rapid Response Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A.J. Muste Memorial Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The AJ Muste…
AJMMI: Social Justice Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A.J. Muste Memorial Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The A.J. Muste…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Letter of Inquiry - Do you work for an organization meeting these criteria that is in need of additional funding? Please send us an email to start the conversation._ * _Full…
All In For Central Valley Democracy Fund Status: Active, launched February 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Valley, California Focus Areas: - Civic engagement and voter mobilization - Combating…
Alternative Giving Market Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse (AGMP) Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Alternative Giving Market of the Palouse (AGMP)…
AmeriCorps Competitive Grant (NH) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer NH Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The AmeriCorps Competitive Grant (NH) is an initiative by Volunteer NH aimed at fostering…
Grassroots funding tends to come as smaller project, capacity-building, and general-operating grants, often with simpler applications than large federal programs. Many funders specifically prioritize organizations with modest annual budgets and leadership rooted in the affected community, and some offer rapid-response or seed grants to emerging groups.
Community foundations, grassroots-focused intermediaries, and values-aligned private funders are the most common sources. Funders such as the Clif Family Foundation support small-to-midsize grassroots groups, and a number of social-justice and movement funds exist specifically to move resources to organizations with small budgets and community-based leadership.
Begin with local funders and small community or corporate grants that have lighter application requirements, and consider partnering with a fiscal sponsor if you lack 501(c)(3) status. Building relationships with community foundations, documenting your impact, and starting small all help establish the track record that larger funders look for.